| Learn how to better integrate scripts with command-line tools. Examine using shell_exec(), exec(), passthru(), and system(); safely passing information to the command line; and safely retrieving information from it. See how to integrate closely with underlying shell commands and folding any return values into your interfaces and processes. ( Permalink: Using PHP directly from the command line on Linux Submitted by Anonymous Fri Jun 5, 2009 )| Cloud computing with Linux thin clients | | For embedded Linux engineers and aficionados, one exciting aspect of cloud computing is the sudden interest in thin Linux clients. Explore cloud computing from a Linux perspective and discover some of the most innovative and popular Linux-based solutions—with a particular view toward Linux thin clients and environmentally beneficial options. ( Permalink: Cloud computing with Linux thin clients Submitted by Anonymous Wed May 6, 2009 )| Migrate to a virtual Linux environment with Clonez | | In this article, learn how to use the open source Clonezilla Live cloning software to convert your physical server to a virtual one. Specifically, see how to perform a physical-to-virtual system migration using an image-based method. ( Permalink: Migrate to a virtual Linux environment with Clonez Submitted by Anonymous Thu Apr 23, 2009 )| Realities of open source Cloud Computing with PHP | | In this article you will learn how Aptana makes it easy to develop applications based on PHP and MySQL, and how to deploy them to the cloud. Also explore some of the critical design differences between a cloud application and a traditional N-tier application. ( Permalink: Realities of open source Cloud Computing with PHP Submitted by Anonymous Thu Apr 23, 2009 )| Add adanced Ajax to PHP apps with jQuerry | | For some PHP developers, Ajax is still a mystery. It's something that the "cool kids" and "bad boys" of Web development do, and they've never had the time, patience, or skill to take it on. If you're one of these PHP developers, never fear: By the time you're done reading this article, you'll know enough to become a real Ajax pro. This article shows how to use jQuery to easily add Ajax functionality to any PHP Web application. When you're done, you should have a pretty good grounding in not only some jQuery basics but also in the fundamentals of Ajax. ( Permalink: Add adanced Ajax to PHP apps with jQuerry Submitted by Anonymous Thu Apr 2, 2009 )| Add Twitter-like functions to any application | | Learn how to use PHP to add a Twitter-like interface to your applications. Specifically, we show you how to allow users to add posts, disseminate those posts to other users who want to receive them, and allow users to choose to follow the posts of other users. With any luck, you can take what you will learn here, add it to your application, and tailor it to your needs. ( Permalink: Add Twitter-like functions to any application Submitted by Anonymous Thu Mar 5, 2009 )| Creating and using the new Phar archives in PHP V5 | | This article takes a close look at the new PHP5.3 feature called Phar, which is an archive format that can be used within PHP. Phar can be used to not only archive files but also to deliver and run an entire PHP application from a single file. Unlike JAR archives, Phar archives can be processed by PHP itself and don't require an external tool to create or use them. 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( Permalink: Debug and tune apps on the fly with Firebug Submitted by Jayne Tue May 13, 2008 )| Visually Impaired Flash Usability Tool | | aDesigner is a disability simulator that helps designers ensure that their content and applications are accessible and usable by the visually impaired. The new version adds support for OpenDocument Format (ODF) and Flash content; presentation simulation function for ODF documents. ( Permalink: Visually Impaired Flash Usability Tool Submitted by Jayne Mon Apr 21, 2008 )| Running Linux on PS3: Working with Memory | | The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) runs Linux, but getting it to run well requires some tweaking. The first part introduced features and benefits, and Part 2 takes a look at where all the memory goes in the PS3 and how to reclaim it, along with what significant things can impact a PS3 system's performance running Linux. ( Permalink: Running Linux on PS3: Working with Memory Submitted by LinucksGirl Tue Apr 8, 2008 )| Terminal functions for shell scripting with Shell | | "Shell Curses" is a library of script functions that provide the shell programmer the ability to perform text-based cursor movements to specified locations on the screen. This ability permits the creation of menuing and data-entry systems using shell scripts without the need for compiled binaries. These functions are similar to the "C" language "Curses" library. ( Permalink: Terminal functions for shell scripting with Shell Submitted by BlueVoodoo Thu Mar 27, 2008 )| Using Python to create UNIX command line tools | | Do you fully understand the OSI model? Are you comfortable with subnetting? Do you understand UNIX permissions? By the end of this article, anyone involved in IT at any capacity should be able to create at least a simple command line tool. ( Permalink: Using Python to create UNIX command line tools Submitted by BlueVoodoo Fri Mar 21, 2008 )| Programmatic testing with Selenium and TestNG | | Selenium is a testing framework that makes it easy to run user acceptance tests on your Web applications. Learn how to run Selenium tests programmatically, using Programmatic Testing. Once you've added TestNG's flexible testing features to Selenium's native toolkit, all you need is a little help from DbUnit and Cargo to write fully automated, logically repeatable acceptance tests. ( Permalink: Programmatic testing with Selenium and TestNG Submitted by Jayne Thu Mar 13, 2008 )| OOXML: What’s the Big Deal? | | OOXML is essentially a complete replication of every chunk of data that a Microsoft Office application might possibly save in a file. The OOXML specification has been both criticized and defended by a number of people, leading many to wonder what the big deal is. This article illustrates the basis of technical, rather than political, objections to treating OOXML as a standard. ( Permalink: OOXML: What’s the Big Deal? Submitted by IdaAshley Thu Feb 21, 2008 ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
